Example Sentences

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In a strange sense of irony, Antonelli was replacing Lewis Hamilton, who had opted to sign with Ferrari.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Separately, Trump said he was replacing the decades-old sandstone paving stones in the colonnade, the pillared walkway that leads from the main White House mansion to the Oval Office.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Norwegian last week announced the ex-CEO of Subway Restaurants, John Chidsey, was replacing Harry Summer, news that sent the stock down 8%.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

Because he was replacing comedian Rickey Smiley, whose prank phone calls were popular with listeners, Wood was forced to master the art too.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2024

Doing that would make it feel too much like she was replacing James, and she didn’t want that.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman